Kosovo, Serbia: Adverse winter weather forecast across the region through at least Dec. 2

Adverse winter weather conditions are forecast across Kosovo and Serbia through at least Dec. 2. As of early Nov. 30, the Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMS) of Serbia has issued the following weather warnings:

• Orange snow and ice warnings: northwestern and southeastern Serbia regions Nov. 30, southern and southeastern Serbia and Kosovo Dec. 1, and southern and southeastern Serbia and Kosovo Dec. 2.
• Orange strong wind warnings: southern and eastern Serbia and Kosovo Dec. 1.
• Yellow strong wind warnings: the rest of Serbia and Kosovo Nov. 30 and central Serbia Dec. 1.

Officials could update and possibly extend the coverage of weather alerts over the coming days.

Parts of Serbia are still recovering from heavy snowfall that blocked some minor roads and cut off several hundred people off in affected villages over the recent days . Affected areas include Babusnica, Brus, Crno Trava, Ivanjica, Nova Varos, Sjenica, Tutin, and parts of Vranje. Hundreds of people were without power. Officials have issued local states of emergency in parts of the affected regions.

In addition to the heavy snow, strong wind gusts could lead to periods of blowing and drifting snow. Sporadic power outages are possible throughout the affected area.

The winter weather will likely cause ground and air transport disruptions in the region over the coming days. Traffic and commercial trucking delays are possible along regional highways. Dangerous and challenging driving conditions are also likely on secondary and rural roads in the affected states as maintenance crews prioritize clearing major routes. Authorities could close stretches of highway if driving conditions become too hazardous. Gusty winds may threaten to topple high-profile vehicles throughout the affected area. Flight delays and cancellations are likely due to ground stops and deicing operations at regional airports.